Today, President Biden welcomed President Joko Widodo of Indonesia to the White House. Marking a historic new phase in our bilateral relations, the two leaders elevated U.S.-Indonesia ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. President Biden and President Widodo celebrated this unprecedented level of cooperation, built on shared values of democracy and pluralism, by announcing new…
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FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Ramps Up Actions to Counter Antisemitism on College Campuses and Protect Jewish Communities
Today, during Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Biden-Harris Administration announced several new actions to counter the abhorrent rise of Antisemitism in the United States. President Biden will speak at the Days of Remembrance commemoration hosted by the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, reaffirming our Nation’s sacred commitment to the Jewish people following the Holocaust: Never Again. This…
FACT SHEET: Kenya State Visit to the United States
Today, President Biden welcomes President Ruto of Kenya for a State Visit and Dinner to celebrate and deepen ties between our two nations. This visit marks 60 years of official U.S.-Kenya partnership. This partnership is founded on shared values, deep cooperation, and a common vision for the future. The two leaders’ agenda showcases how our…
Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Takes Action to Address Alarming Rise of Reported Antisemitic and Islamophobic Events at Schools and on College Campuses
“We can’t stand by and stand silent [in the wake of Antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents]. We must, without equivocation, denounce Antisemitism. We must also, without equivocation, denounce Islamophobia.” – President Biden The Biden-Harris Administration is today announcing new actions and resources to address the alarming rise of reported Antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents at schools and on college…
The U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism: Key Actions by Pillar
The Biden-Harris Administration released the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism on May 25, 2023. The strategy outlines a whole-of-society approach to tackle the scourge of antisemitism in America. It features over 100 meaningful actions that over two dozen government agencies will take to counter antisemitism, as well as over 100 calls to action for…
Readout of the Environmental Permitting Technology and Data Summit
This week, the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) convened agency officials and professionals from the environmental and information technology sectors to discuss how software and other tools can deliver more effective and efficient environmental reviews. The…
Office of the National Cyber Director Announces Appointments Made Since its Establishment
The Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) was established by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, as well as President Joe Biden’s nomination and the Senate’s confirmation of Chris Inglis as the inaugural National Cyber Director. Since ONCD’s establishment, the Biden-Harris Administration has appointed key members to serve on ONCD’s team.…
FACT SHEET: New Initiative on Digital Transformation with Africa (DTA)
At the U.S.-Africa Business Forum on December 14 in Washington, DC, as part of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, President Biden announced the launch of a new Digital Transformation with Africa (DTA) initiative. A signature initiative of the Biden-Harris Administration, DTA will expand digital access and literacy and strengthen digital enabling environments across the continent. Working…
Ambassador Susan E. Rice Remarks at White House Cyber Workforce and Education Summit
As Prepared For Delivery: Good morning, everyone. Director Inglis, thank you for hosting us and for your leadership standing up the Office of the National Cyber Director. It’s great to work together again. For me, this Summit is a bit of a blast from the past. In my previous role as President Obama’s National Security…
Remarks by President Biden on Seizing the Opportunities and Managing the Risks of Artificial Intelligence
The FairmontSan Francisco, California 1:13 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, thanks for joining me today, everyone. I appreciate it very much. And especially thanks to my buddy Governor Newsom, who is one of the best governors I’ve ever worked with, and Arati, the — my director of my Office of Science and Technology and Policy.…